United Kingdom · Heritage Walks

2-Hour Walking Tour in London through the Historic Docklands

2 Hours Round trip from 50 St Katharines Way Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the historic maritime area east of the Tower of London
02 Visit Tower Bridge, St. Katharine's Dock, and The London Dock
03 Discover landmarks such as Wilton's Music Hall and Tobacco Dock
04 Learn about merchant seamen's experiences ashore in London's port history

Explore the area east of the Tower of London on this 2-hour tour through a district once alive with maritime trade. Although much of that activity later moved downriver to Tilbury, many traces of the area's visible heritage remain. See the tidemarks that reveal what this riverside quarter was like in its heyday, while learning about the Pool of London, the docks, and the experiences of merchant seamen ashore.

See the tidemarks that reveal what this riverside quarter was like in its heyday, while learning about the Pool of London, the docks, and the experiences of merchant seamen ashore.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City London

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Maritime Heritage Walk East of the Tower of London

Begin from the former Royal Mint with your London tour guide.
Visit Tower Bridge, St. Katharine's Dock, The London Dock, three sights on Dock Street, and The Brunswick Maritime Establishment.
Visit Wilton's Music Hall, Wellclose Square, Princes Square, Tobacco Dock, and St George in the East.

The route